Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Cautious Celibate Matter (EP4980)

Summary

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Podcast Summary: "Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Cautious Celibate Matter"

Podcast: The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio – Daily Mystery Dramas
Host: Adam Graham
Episode: #4980 ("Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Cautious Celibate Matter")
Airdate: May 22, 2026

Overview & Main Theme

This episode presents a comedic twist on the classic detective series "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar," as Johnny, ever the confirmed bachelor, finds himself the target of a relentless matchmaking campaign by his old client Durango Laramie—who chases him across the country, determined to see Johnny wed Durango’s niece, Carol. The episode is a zany cat-and-mouse story filled with mistaken intentions, outrageous escapades, and the signature witty banter that fans of the series have come to love.

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Key Discussion Points & Episode Breakdown

1. The Reluctant Bachelor (02:30–07:50)

• Johnny Dollar gets a call from George Reed—ostensibly about a case, but really only to get Johnny into the office.
• Johnny learns that Durango Laramie would like nothing more than to see him marry Carol, his niece; George and others give Johnny a hard time about his "confirmed celibate" status.
• Notable banter reveals Johnny's feelings:
  • “She’s intelligent. She has a lot of spark, A lot of spunk, too. And a wonderful sense of humor... Carol has everything a man could possibly want. And, George, when I take that gal in my arms—” —Johnny Dollar (07:10)
  • “Confirmed bachelor, eh? You don’t sound like it.” —George Reed (07:23)

2. Durango’s Dilemma—And Shotgun Diplomacy! (07:51–10:23)

• Johnny learns Durango is on his way to Hartford, likely with marriage on his mind and perhaps a shotgun in tow.
• Durango bursts in wielding guns—causing Johnny to literally escape out the window and down the fire escape, with police arriving moments later (09:23). This sets up a series of slapstick chase scenes.

3. On the Run: Johnny’s Cross-Country Escapades (10:23–16:52)

• Johnny flees via taxi, then books a flight to Los Angeles—using an alias ("Bailey"), trying to evade not only Durango but also George, who's now complicit.
• Episode becomes a wild travelogue as Johnny hops from Hartford to Chicago to Los Angeles to Portland, Oregon—always one step ahead (barely) of Durango, who matches every move by chartering planes and showing up unexpectedly.
• Memorable moment: “You’re the slipperiest young maverick I ever did see.” —Durango (14:51)
• Expenses pile up comically as Johnny’s growing travel bills mount: “Believe me, brother, I’m collecting from you.” —Johnny Dollar, to George (11:04)
• The stewardess scene (12:46) is a classic farce, with Johnny pretending he’s looking for “Johnny Dollar” whom he claims is his friend, to hide from any potential message from Durango or George.

4. The Home Stretch: The Truth Comes Out (16:52–19:56)

• Johnny finally realizes he has only one real sanctuary—back at the ranch with Carol.
• The anticipated confrontation with Durango arrives: but Durango surprises everyone. He reveals he wasn’t chasing Johnny for marriage but to reward him for helping his friend Sidewinder Wilson.
• Quote:
  • "So you... you being so good to him—I just wanted you to know I appreciated you. So what? I went to Hartford for whiskey. Just give you this. Holy—Some of them’s bit dirty, crumpled up and he got some. But when I counted right, there ought to be $10,000." —Durango (19:33)
• Durango finally relents on the marriage push: “I give up trying to force you kids doing it, huh? Well, I just figure when you’re ready, then you will.” —Durango (18:51)

5. The Wrap-Up (20:29–20:49)

• Johnny stays on the ranch for a couple of days, suggesting that perhaps there’s still hope for the pair in the future.
• “If I ever do take the leap, the expense account... well, George, I’ll still argue with you about it!” —Johnny Dollar (20:34)
• Final expense account total: $1,053.45.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Johnny’s Reluctance:
  "Let’s face it, George. I’m afraid I’m a confirmed celibate." (06:52)
• On Carol:
  “She’s a living doll…Everything a man could possibly want.” (07:02)
• Durango’s "Shotgun Wedding" Energy:
  (Arriving, guns ready) “Where is he? Ain’t that Johnny Dollar got here yet?” (08:44)
• On the Run:
  “No, sir. George. When old Durango gets here, you tell him—I left town!” (08:53)
• Durango’s Twist:
  “Sure, I chased you, but not on account of Caro… I just wanted you to know I appreciated you.” (18:40, 19:33)
• Expense Account Humor:
  “The company paying my expenses on this wild trip—item six is 4.14 for my two leather handbags and all the clothes I’d packed in them…” (15:57)

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Key Timestamps

• Reluctant bachelor banter (Carol, George, Johnny): 06:00–08:00
• Durango’s dramatic entrance (guns drawn): 08:39–09:00
• Travel montage (Johnny flees): 10:23–16:30
• The face-off with Carol and Durango—twist revealed: 17:01–19:56
• Closing expenses and wrap-up: 20:29–20:49

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Host Commentary (Adam Graham, Post-Episode)

• Adam finds the plot delightfully silly, highlighting the implausibility of Johnny (a hard-boiled detective) running from Durango's forced marriage campaign:

  “Can you imagine what this would do for his reputation in the industry, let alone the idea that these radio programs are broadcast in real life?... A true crime series, and the person in the series pulled that?”

• Adam details the unique traits of Durango, referencing his eccentricity and prior episode antics (“washing his money before delivering it”).
• Concludes the story would be decidedly more dignified had Johnny just confronted Durango, but acknowledges the fun and absurdity of the genre.
• Listener feedback includes anecdotes about old-time radio advertising, 1950s taxes, and appreciation for Adam’s work and podcast legacy.

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Conclusion

"The Cautious Celibate Matter" stands out as a comedically farcical entry in the Johnny Dollar series, poking fun at both the conventions of the detective genre and Johnny’s eternal bachelorhood. Featuring snappy dialogue, over-the-top chase sequences, and a twist on expectations, the episode is a humorous detour—a reminder of the show's playful, character-driven side.

Recommended for fans of:

• Old-time radio detective dramas
• Banter-filled comedies of errors
• Lighthearted takes on hardboiled classics

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Transcript

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[Adam Graham]

Welcome to the Great detectives of Old Time Radio from Boise, Idaho. This is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of yours truly, Johnny Dollar. But first, I do want to encourage you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. And also if you are making travel plans, remember johnnydoller air.com johnnydoller air.com is our Priceline affiliate link. So part of the purchase price benefits the great detectives of Old Time Radio at no additional cost to you. So when making your travel plans, remember johnnydoller air.com first. But now, from April 19, 1959, here is the cautious, celibate manner

[George Reed]

from Hollywood. It's time now for.

[Johnny Dollar]

Johnny Dollar.

[George Reed]

George Reid here.

[Johnny Dollar]

Huh? Hey, now listen, George, if Floyd's of England keeps handing me cases, how can I work for the other insurance companies?

[George Reed]

Well, what I'm calling about this time isn't really a case.

[Johnny Dollar]

So what? As long as the company pays my expense account and maybe a nice little fee to boot?

[George Reed]

Fee?

[Johnny Dollar]

Sure.

[George Reed]

Well, I'm not even certain you'll need an expense account. Oh, then.

[Johnny Dollar]

Now wait a minute, Johnny.

[George Reed]

Johnny, I think you'd better come over here to my office so that we can talk about this.

[Johnny Dollar]

Well, I don't want to sound chintzy, George, but a cab to your place will cost me over a buck.

[George Reed]

Oh, well, that can go on the expense account, of course.

[Johnny Dollar]

Good. Then as long as we've established the expense account for this thing, whatever it is. I'll see you in a few minutes.

[George Reed]

Well, now, there's no hurry, Johnny, so just take your time. Huh? I said take your time. About getting here.

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah, I'll be right over.

[George Reed]

Bob Bailey in the Intriguing Adventures of the man with the action packed expense Account. America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator.

[Johnny Dollar]

Yours truly, Johnny Dollar.

[George Reed]

And now, act one of yours truly, Johnny Dol.

[Johnny Dollar]

Expense account submitted by Special Investigator Johnny Dollar to Floyd's of England, North American office, Hartford, Connecticut. Following is an account of expenses incurred during my investigation of the cautious celibate. Wait a minute. Over the phone, George Reed did not tell me what he wanted me for. Also, he very plainly said not to hurry.

[George Reed]

Hmm.

[Johnny Dollar]

Item one, A dollar twenty.

[George Reed]

No.

[Johnny Dollar]

Might get a buck and a half for a taxi down to his office.

[Carol Delhart]

Go right in, Mr. Dollar. Mr. Reid's expecting me.

[Johnny Dollar]

Okay. Thanks. Oh, come in.

[George Reed]

John.

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah?

[George Reed]

As I tried to tell you on the phone, there was no reason to rush over.

[Johnny Dollar]

Oh, yeah, yeah, I got the message, George. That's why I did rush.

[George Reed]

Oh, well, sit down, sit down.

[Johnny Dollar]

Sure. Well.

[George Reed]

Cigarette?

[Johnny Dollar]

No, no, thanks. I'll smoke one of my arms.

[George Reed]

Oh, sure. But here, let me give you a lunch. Okay. Funny, I filled this thing just this morning.

[Johnny Dollar]

Ah, here, give it to me.

[George Reed]

Oh, that's all right. I'm sure I can think it'd work.

[Johnny Dollar]

What is this, George? Some kind of a stall here giving everything?

[George Reed]

Well,

[Johnny Dollar]

As for me, I don't think you were trying.

[George Reed]

I guess I didn't flick it hard enough. Yeah.

[Johnny Dollar]

Now, what's on your mind?

[George Reed]

Well, you got back from that assignment out in Oklahoma sooner than I expected. From that town with the unlikely name of Bum Spun?

[Johnny Dollar]

Well, it's really the name of Durango. Laramie Delhart's ranch. Crazy old character. But I like him.

[George Reed]

Bum Spun. Now, what can a name like that possibly mean?

[Johnny Dollar]

Are you kidding? You told me yourself the other day just before I went out there.

[George Reed]

Oh, did I? Well, of course you did.

[Johnny Dollar]

It's an old Indian name. Means bum. Means bad spring, bad water.

[Carol Delhart]

Oh, of course.

[George Reed]

You cleaned up everything out there.

[Johnny Dollar]

What's the matter with you, George? Didn't you read the report I handed in with my expense account?

[George Reed]

Well, I sort of glanced over it. But you're coming back so soon. And with Durango's pretty niece out there, Carol Delhart. Ah, what about Carol? Didn't I kind of get the impression that Durango would like to have you marry her?

[Johnny Dollar]

Well, you should have. Every time I get within spitting distance of Oklahoma, I expect him to shove a shotgun at my back. And, well, that's why I left there in such a hurry. Oh, sure, right after settling that insurance matter. Only it was for Durango's old pal, Sidewinder Wilson.

[George Reed]

Another character? Yes. Durango was here in Hartford, but Carol was there, wasn't she?

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah, she certainly was. And, George, I'd love to have stuck around a while, you know, to be with her. When I got word that Durango was about to get back there, that he was bringing along a preacher brother, I took off.

[George Reed]

Why, John, Why?

[Johnny Dollar]

Let's face it, George. I'm afraid I'm a confirmed celibate.

[George Reed]

Well, at least you say you are. But aren't you rather fond of Carol Dell?

[Johnny Dollar]

Well, I told you, she's a living doll.

[George Reed]

She's tall, dark and very beautiful.

[Johnny Dollar]

She's intelligent. She has a lot of spark, A lot of spunk, too. And a wonderful sense of humor. Yeah. To put it bluntly, Carol has everything. Everything a man could possibly want. And, George, when I take that gal in my arms.

[George Reed]

Why don't you marry her, Johnny? Confirmed bachelor, eh? You don't sound like it.

[Larry Harding]

No.

[Johnny Dollar]

Sometimes when I think about her, I don't feel like it.

[George Reed]

Well, then. No, no, no, no, no.

[Johnny Dollar]

Let's stop talking about it.

[George Reed]

Why?

[Johnny Dollar]

Because, George, I'm not marrying. Not Carol or anyone else. At least not right now.

[George Reed]

Someday, perhaps.

[Johnny Dollar]

Not now.

[George Reed]

Best years of your life, Johnny. And with someone like her.

[Johnny Dollar]

George, I've made up my mind about this whole thing, and that's that.

[George Reed]

Yes, but I'll bet if she were

[Johnny Dollar]

to walk in here suddenly. I said cut it out. Please, please. And listen, what difference does it make to you? What business is it of yours?

[George Reed]

Well, of course, it wouldn't hurt me a bit from the standpoint of client relationship, huh? And after all, Durango is a mighty good client.

[Johnny Dollar]

You mean to say you've been giving me this. This. This big marriage buildup?

[George Reed]

Just.

[Johnny Dollar]

George, so help me, I ought to wring your neck.

[George Reed]

Well, now, Johnny, but.

[Johnny Dollar]

Come on, now. You've been stalling around long enough.

[George Reed]

Stalling?

[Johnny Dollar]

Yes, stalling. Now, what did you want to see me about?

[George Reed]

Well, actually, it's about Durango, Johnny. He. He asked me to have you come here.

[Johnny Dollar]

What for?

[George Reed]

And to keep you here.

[Johnny Dollar]

What?

[George Reed]

Yes, until he can arrive.

[Johnny Dollar]

You mean Durango's on his way here?

[George Reed]

Well, he thought of asking you to fly out to Bumspung again, but he was afraid you wouldn't.

[Johnny Dollar]

George, can't you see what this means? Can't you see why he's coming here? And probably with that shotgun I mentioned.

[George Reed]

Oh, now, Johnny.

[Johnny Dollar]

No, sir. George. When old Durango gets here, you tell him.

[George Reed]

Hey, there.

[Johnny Dollar]

Huh?

[George Reed]

Where is he?

[Johnny Dollar]

Durango.

[George Reed]

Ain't that Johnny Donner got here yet?

[Johnny Dollar]

Wait. The fire escape. What did you say? Johnny? Wa.

[George Reed]

Wait.

[Johnny Dollar]

Tell him I left town.

[George Reed]

No, wait. Listen. Well, where is he? Durango.

[Larry Harding]

Hi there, Georgie. Where's he?

[George Reed]

At the window. You mean went out to Winder? Yes. Johnny, you come back here. Johnny, you hear me? I said come back here. And now, act two of yours truly, Johnny Dollar and the cautious celibate matter.

[Johnny Dollar]

Needless to say, when that wild old character Durango Laramie Gallonite started shooting at

[George Reed]

me in the window of the office

[Johnny Dollar]

building, well, I really made time down that fire escape. And I didn't stick around to see how he was going to square himself with the police. Because before I could even reach the nearest corner, a couple of prowl cars pulled up in front of Floyd's of England and out piled half a dozen cops, all pulling their guns. No, sir, I grabbed a taxi. That's item two. And it comes to $5 even for the fastest ride I could get to my apartment. Because Durango's presence in Hartford can mean only one thing. Yes, sir, he was still obsessed with the idea that I should marry his niece, Carol Delhart. Sure, I care a lot for Carol. Maybe even love her. I don't know. And I know that she likes me, likes me a lot. But I also know that neither of us is going to be railroaded into marriage by old Durango. Yet there couldn't be any other reason for his coming here. So I dragged out a couple of handbags and proceeded to pack them. Pack them? Well, then, item three. Another dime for a phone call.

[George Reed]

George Reed here.

[Johnny Dollar]

So what happened, George? The cops haul him off and throw him into the clink?

[George Reed]

Durango?

[Johnny Dollar]

Who else?

[George Reed]

Johnny, this man is unbelievable. It's fantastic. I don't know how he worked it, how much it cost him. And of course, as always, he came here loaded with money. Thousands, Johnny. Yeah, well, but the police didn't even take those six guns away from him. Oh, brother.

[Johnny Dollar]

All the more reason why I'm getting out of here.

[George Reed]

Yes, Durango still thinks he's living in the old days of the wild and woolly west, when the only. What? You're leaving?

[Johnny Dollar]

Oh, you bet your life I am. And I'm putting all the costs of transportation on expense account.

[George Reed]

Well, now, listen.

[Johnny Dollar]

After all, it was you who got me into this whole thing.

[George Reed]

Listen to me. Where are you going?

[Johnny Dollar]

What do you think? I tell you? You're in cahoots with this wild old man that's trying to get me to marry his niece.

[George Reed]

But, Johnny, if you and Carol love Each other.

[Johnny Dollar]

So what do you think? We want him to force us into it?

[George Reed]

Well, now, look, suppose we.

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah. Oh, come on, George. I'm in a hurry. George.

[George Reed]

Are you in your apartment, Johnny?

[Johnny Dollar]

That's right, but not for any longer than. Why do you ask that?

[George Reed]

You stay right there, Johnny Durango.

[Johnny Dollar]

You just stay right there.

[George Reed]

I'm coming right over. I gotta talk to you, young feller, and that ain't all.

[Johnny Dollar]

You hear me, Johnny? Yeah. California, here I come. Thanks to the late hour, I was able to get a plane without any trouble. Though I half expected to see Durango come tearing out to the field with those crazy six, guns blazing before we took off. Incidentally, I used the name of Bailey when I grabbed my ticket, just in case. Oh, and Incidentally, George, item four is 146.85 Ticket to Los Angeles. It's on my American Express credit card, but believe me, brother, I'm collecting from you. You may have to pay for a lot of travel before I'm through with this.

[George Reed]

This is the pilot speaking. He'll be landing in Chicago in about 10 minutes. Weather is clear, the moon is bright and ground temperature is 52 degrees.

[Carol Delhart]

Is there a Mr. Johnny Dollar on board? A Mr. Johnny Dollar? I don't have him listed among the passengers, but is there a Mr. Johnny Dollar on board?

[Johnny Dollar]

Uh, stewardess?

[Carol Delhart]

Yes, mister.

[Johnny Dollar]

Mr. Bailey, isn't it? This Johnny Dollar you're asking for? A friend of mine. I guess he missed the flight. Yes, I guess he must have. Anything important for him? Well, just a radio message. Well, as I say, I'm a good friend of his, so why don't you let me see that message and perhaps I can.

[George Reed]

Well, you know.

[Carol Delhart]

Oh, no, sir.

[Johnny Dollar]

I'm terribly sorry, but that would be against regulation. Well, what? If it's anything, I'm sorry, but thank

[Carol Delhart]

you just the same.

[Johnny Dollar]

Fasten your seat belt, please. Yeah, sure. When we landed in Chicago, I was tempted to grab a telephone, call George Reed, and ask him if Durango had given up the chase. For I knew that by now George must have realized he'd have to be on my side in this silly business. But during the stopover, I didn't even risk leaving the plane. Finally, we took off again, and I managed to sleep for a while. But all I could dream about was Durango chasing me through streets and alleys, across the plains, on foot, on horseback, in a car, a boat, a train, and all the time firing those handguns at me. Wild, fantastic dreams. By the time we got to Los Angeles, I was a physical, mental Wreck. But I knew that for the time being, at least, I was clear at Durango. So after picking up my bags, I elbowed my way through the crowd to the taxi stand. Excuse me, please. Pardon me, ma'.

[George Reed]

Am.

[Johnny Dollar]

Sorry. Thank you. Taxi. Taxi. Ah. Hey, hey, hey. Taxi.

[George Reed]

Here you are, Johnny.

[Johnny Dollar]

I hired this here.

[George Reed]

No fancy limousine for you and me. Say, you oughta took one of them new jet flights like I done.

[Johnny Dollar]

Durango would have got you here a lot quicker. Durango, Listen.

[George Reed]

Well, sir Johnny, I finally catched up with you, didn't I,

[Johnny Dollar]

Tarango?

[George Reed]

Well, sir Johnny, I finally catched up with you, didn't I?

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah, I guess you did.

[George Reed]

Well, you're the slipperiest young maverick I ever did see. Now ice yourself up in this here now fancy limousine that I hired for it.

[Johnny Dollar]

Okay, Durango, what if.

[George Reed]

Huh? Huh? What's the matter? Look.

[Johnny Dollar]

That man.

[George Reed]

Where?

[Johnny Dollar]

The other side of your car. Hasn't he got a gun there?

[George Reed]

Well, I have, so I'll soon find out. You wait here, Johnny.

[Johnny Dollar]

Oh, sure. I dropped my bags and tore back onto the passenger ramp. By jumping over a fence, I was able to climb on board an airliner that was about to leave. By flashing my credentials at the stewardess, I kept her from throwing me off. And in a couple of minutes, we were in the air. Yes, sir. And headed for Portland, Oregon. The plane fare is item 55620. And to prove I'm not kidding about the company paying my expenses on this wild trip, item six is 414 for my two leather handbags and all the clothes I'd packed in them. So what happened at Portland? You won't believe it, but Durango was there and waiting for me. Sure, he chartered a plane, and because of the stops that my flight made along the way, he got there for. But I saw him in time.

[George Reed]

Johnny. Here I am over here, Johnny.

[Johnny Dollar]

By jumping another fence and doing 100 yards in something like nine seconds flat, I managed to find a taxi stand. Item $735 for a wild ride through the streets of Portland. Because I knew that somewhere in back of us, Durango was in hot pursuit. We finally ended up at a private airstrip out north of town.

[George Reed]

Item.

[Johnny Dollar]

Made 200 bucks for the plane I chartered. And I told the pilot just to go go anywhere. But according to regulations, he had to report his course and destination. So I knew that sooner or later, Durango, who's nobody's fool and more important, with all his money, would be on my tail again. I racked my brain trying to figure out some Way trying to think of someone who could possibly.

[George Reed]

Yeah, someone.

[Johnny Dollar]

And then it occurred to me there was someone.

[George Reed]

Sure, of course.

[Johnny Dollar]

The one person in the world who was in the same spot.

[George Reed]

I was sure.

[Johnny Dollar]

It could be like walking into a lion's den.

[George Reed]

But.

[Johnny Dollar]

Item 9. A total of $114. Plane, bus, train and rental car. First to Enid, Oklahoma. Then north to the broken down little ranch at Bum Spot.

[George Reed]

And yep, Carol was there. That lovely loving Carol. Oh, easy, gal.

[Carol Delhart]

Geez, you don't like to be cute.

[George Reed]

Oh, I do, I do. Yeah, well, I love it, honey, and you'd know it.

[Johnny Dollar]

But listen, has Durango been here?

[Carol Delhart]

Oh, Johnny, I don't know where that old goot went.

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah, well I do. He went to Hartford. Hartford? Gunning for me. That crazy old man is so set on having us get married, Carol.

[Carol Delhart]

I'm sure he is, but to go all the way to. Well, now that's just carrying things too far.

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah, I think so too.

[Carol Delhart]

I mean, if he thinks that by waving a six gun around. Listen, Johnny Dollar, I'm real gone on you, you know that.

[George Reed]

Well, yeah.

[Johnny Dollar]

And I think you know how I feel about you.

[Carol Delhart]

That doesn't mean that just because older angle wants it that way we've got to get hitched up together.

[George Reed]

No.

[Carol Delhart]

At least. At least not right away. So if he thinks he can shotgun you and me and D. I know

[George Reed]

he'd be coming back to you, Carol. So now we really celebrate. Drango.

[Carol Delhart]

You crazy coyote. Now, Durango, you stop that. You put down that gun and listen to me.

[George Reed]

Well, he's going to marry you, ain't he? Well, ain't he?

[Johnny Dollar]

No, Durango.

[George Reed]

No, no.

[Johnny Dollar]

At least.

[George Reed]

Well, not now.

[Johnny Dollar]

And in spite of the way you chased me all the way across the country.

[Carol Delhart]

Yes, Durango.

[George Reed]

Well, sure I chased you, but not on account of Caro, Johnny. Sure, sure. I hope all the time. At some time you and her will get married up together.

[Carol Delhart]

Well then.

[George Reed]

But I. I give up trying to force you. Kids doing it, huh? Well, I just figure when you're ready, well then you will.

[Johnny Dollar]

But going to Hartford and chasing me that way, eh?

[George Reed]

Oh, that. Yeah, that. Well, that wasn't nothing, Johnny. It's just that when you was out here last week and you kept my old pal Sidewander Wilson from getting murdered. You know, Sidewinder's my oldest pal, Johnny. My best friend.

[Carol Delhart]

Yeah, that's true, Johnny.

[George Reed]

And when you passed on the word that he was the one that found out about that killer. Whether it was Johnny. Well, you know, now he's the new chief of police down there at Fairweather.

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah, well, bully for him. But I still don't.

[George Reed]

So you. You being so good to him, I. I just wanted you to know I appreciated you. So what? I went to Hartford for whiskey. Just give you this. Holy. Some of them's bit dirty, crumpled up and he got some. But when I counted right, there ought to be $10,000. There you are.

[Carol Delhart]

Gee. Durango.

[George Reed]

Well, Durango, I.

[Johnny Dollar]

Well, I don't know what to say.

[George Reed]

You don't have to say nothing, Johnny. Just enjoy it. But are you sure you wouldn't like me to have the preacher come up from Enid and. No, I guess not. But God bless you anyhow. Boy,

[Johnny Dollar]

This time I did stay over

[George Reed]

for a couple of days.

[Johnny Dollar]

Yeah, and if I ever do take the leap, the expense account. Well, George, I'll still argue with you about it, but that's all. And the total $1053.45. Yours truly, Johnny Dollar.

[George Reed]

Here's our star to tell you about next week's story.

[Johnny Dollar]

Next week, a string of hold ups. And behind them all is well. Why don't you listen? Find out for yourself. Join us, won't you? Yours truly, Johnny Dollar.

[George Reed]

Yours truly, Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey originates in Hollywood and is written, produced and directed by Jack Johnstone. Heard in our cast were Virginia Gregg, Gene Tatum, John McIntyre and G. Stanley Jones.

[Johnny Dollar]

Be sure to join us next week

[George Reed]

same time and station for another exciting story of yours truly, Johnny Dollar. This is Dan Cubberley speaking.

[Johnny Dollar]

See how he runs on Suspense is next on the CBS Radio Network.

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[Adam Graham]

welcome back. Okay, this one was just silly and you know I can do silly sometimes. And Durango Laramie is a lovable character. And I love the idea of Johnny Dollar traveling under the name Bailey. But nevertheless it's silly because what is Johnny afraid that Durango Laramie is going to do? He's gonna take his six shooter and take Johnny all the way from Hartford, Connecticut to Bum spun Oklahoma, holding him hostage the whole time and then force him and Carol to get married over their objections I mean, that is a crazy plot. Now, to be fair, Durango Laramie is a bit eccentric. We first met him literally washing his money before delivering it to the insurance company. And there is the fact that he flies to Hartford to make his insurance payment in cash. You know, even before all of our modern electronic payment options, we did have this thing called the Mail, as well as local offices that were a little closer. So Durango could be a bit unpredictable, but it'd be immeasurably better to just face Durango, find what he wants, and then take appropriate action. And it's also a better look for an intrepid insurance investigator hero. I mean, can you imagine what this would do for his reputation in the industry, let alone the idea that these radio programs are broadcast in real life? I mean, in universe, this is supposed to be a true crime series we're listening to. I mean, can you imagine that there is a true crime series and the person in the series pulled that? It's enough to make you ask questions like, why did we make a radio show in which we recorded a complete lapse of dignity and common sense? Now, of course, because this is fiction. I know there are going to be better and more interesting episodes in which our hero will make a better showing than he did this week. All right, listener comments and feedback. And we start out on Spotify with Peter commenting regarding the Frisco fire matter. I can't say that I've heard that Lysol commercial before. Thank you, Adam. Well, thanks so much, Peter. And I do actually find when we do have commercials in the episodes in this case, they'd already been caught. Not by me. They're fascinating to listen to compared to other golden age radio programs, because at this point, we've moved past the era that was so dominant up to the second half of the 1950s, where you tended to have a single sponsor or maybe two sponsors for a show. And what we're dealing with instead are short ad slots for multiple sponsors, which results in ads that are similar, at least in format to what you would have heard if you grown up, say, in the 70s, 80s, 90s, but with a style that is, you know, very much late 50s, early 60s specific. So it's. They are fun to listen to. Then we turn to YouTube with some comments on the Jimmy Carter matter. Listener writes just a fact about the 1040 tax form commercial. In 1959, the highest tax rate was 90%, but you are allowed deduct things like your dependents, mortgage, credit card bills, car, household expenses, and fuel. Well, thanks yeah, the top tax rate was in that late part of the 50s, about 91%. Of course, when you're dealing with a progressive income tax that's not paid on all your income, just your income above a certain threshold. But you did have more deductions that you could take. One of the ways that that tax code kind of worked its way into fiction of the era was in Nero Wolf and actually Nero Wolf books of that era. He would only work until he hit into the top bracket and then would make the decision that it no longer made any sense for him to work if he is, you know, essentially paying the lion's share of his income to the government and then say soft writes, tomorrow morning I'm going out to check the FRAM filters on all of my vehicles. I mean, one never knows, right? Well, that depends I guess, if you've got a vehicle with a 1959 fram filter in it. Although I think you might be a little past on that deadline. And Kathy says so surprising to hear a local commercial at the end and thanks Kathy. And there actually are quite a few local commercials that we'll hear as we finish the rest of the Bailey years and get into the Reddick and Kramer runs. There actually are a lot of local commercials based in Albany, New York since it since so many of the surviving programs from that era were from the Albany radio station. Then we have another listener survey result from Blueberry. I saved this one because it referenced Johnny Dollar and this comes from Lisa in California. I've been listening to Adam's show since 2000. Wow. Wow. Thank you. I started mailing in donations in 2013 through bill pay Monthly and I started supporting the show through Patreon in 2015. Adam Graham is a wonderful host. I'm happy that he has expanded and improved his offerings over the years. I used to listen to old time radio in the 70s when I was in high school. They were rebroadcasting the classics like Fibber McGee and Molly and the Shadow. That's when I started my appreciation of the this medium. Also my appreciation of classic movies. Adam's podcast and tcm, especially Noir alley films are my go to content for nostalgic entertainment. Listening to Johnny Dollar especially makes me remember my life in 2013 while in geobachelor housing at a Florida Navy base when I would go to sleep with the filler music that played from the FRTS episodes. I think I'll be listening to this podcast and Adam's others other podcast as long as you offer them. Well, thank you so much Appreciate that, Lisa. And then also got this in from Ross, who writes, I love listening to old time radio, especially detective shows. And the host is so knowledgeable about each show and the old time radio genre. I hope his audience continues to grow. Adam does an amazing job. Well, thank you so much. I appreciate your kind comments, Ross. And that will actually do it for today. If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. And if you're enjoying the podcast on YouTube, be sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and mark the notification bell. All those great things that help YouTube channels to grow. We'll be back next Friday with another episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. But join us back here tomorrow as we give way to the great adventurers of Old time radio and counterspyware.

[Larry Harding]

Sit down here with Peters and me. Yes, this is our lineup room, Larry. In a few seconds, several men will come out on that platform up there behind glass. Sid Barlow among them. I want you to pick out the killer.

[George Reed]

Yes, sir.

[Larry Harding]

The lights are so arranged that we can see the men, but they can't see us. And they can't hear us either. Conway. Yes, Mr. Harding. We're ready. Conway. You can send them out.

[George Reed]

Yes, sir.

[Larry Harding]

Okay, boys, you want it on stage. There they are, Larry. Well, the second man from the left.

[Johnny Dollar]

He looks something like him.

[Larry Harding]

Take your time. Well, I'm not positive now, you know, I only only saw the killer from the side. Just a minute, Conway. Second man from the left, turn to the right. Second man from the left, turn to the right. He seems taller. You see, the man you described to us the other day? Well, I'm not so sure now. You know, it was dark that night, Larry. Vince Dugan was your closest friend. You have a deep personal interest in bringing his murderer to trial.

[George Reed]

Sure, sure.

[Larry Harding]

But there's even more to this case. Recently, a number of trucks carrying nitrofitoolene, a powerful explosive, have been hijacked. Yes, that's what we were carrying the other night. Larry, we suspect that some big international racketeer is shipping these stolen explosives to a dangerous anti American group in the Far East. Can make all kinds of international trouble. Yes, sir, I. I see. Now, if you can point out the killer, you'll be helping us smash a dangerous international rocket. Now, can you identify one of those men as the murderer of Vince Dugan? Mr. Hardy, he. He's not there. Not the one who killed Vince Dugan.

[Adam Graham]

I hope you'll be with us then. In the meantime, send your comments to Box 13. Great detectives dot net. Follow us on Twitter at Radio Detectives and check us out on Instagram. Instagram Radio From Boise, Idaho, this is your host Adam Graham signing off.

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